Robert Maitland Quotes in Bomba on Panther Island (1949)

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Robert Maitland: Well, this makes twice in three weeks that one of our sentries has been attacked.

Comm. Andy Barnes: Aye, poor fellow. Something else you hadn't counted on when you signed up with that agricultural development commission, aye lad?

Robert Maitland: Amazing. Thousand miles of jungle and you just happened along.

Bomba: Not happened. Bomba track panther. Black cat is killer.

Robert Maitland: Black panther. Do you suppose that could be the one that's been attacking my men?

Comm. Andy Barnes: It's possible. Woods are full of cats.

Bomba: Most cats kill for food. Panther kill just to kill. Must die.

Robert Maitland: Well, you're certainly not afraid of work. You'd fall right asleep beside it.

Robert Maitland: Don't you understand what I said?

Eli: Eli understand, but Bwana Barnes sa...

Robert Maitland: I know what he said. Suppose it does burn up half of Africa? A small loss if you ask me.

Eli: Yes, Bwana.